Jones ran receiving routes, simulated catches, but was not thrown to
during the brief media viewing period, which lasted roughly 20 minutes.

Afterward, Tide receiver Michael Williams said Jones was making one-handed catches during practice.

"He's going through practice just like everybody else," Williams said.
"He's keeping it up there and not bringing the team down. ...I think he's
making one-handed catches. That let's you know what type of player he
is."

Jones is recovering from a fractured left hand, which required surgery
including a plate and some screws.

Saban said Monday Jones would be
cleared to play when he can tolerate the pain. Jones led the Tide last
week with 8 receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown earning offensive
player of the week from the coaching staff.

Asked how many one-handed catches Jones made, Williams said,"He catches all of them."

Asked if he thought if Jones would come back from the Ole Miss game,
Williams said, "Knowing Julio, I wouldn't doubt it. I wouldn't doubt it
at all."

Fluker rode a stationary bicycle on the far side of the practice complex
away from most of the team. He then moved to another bike closer to the
offensive linemen using metal hand rails to pedal the bike planting his
feet on the ground.

Fluker is coping with what Saban described as a severe groin injury, and
is expected to miss a week and possibly more. Saban said he would
likely be replaced by Alfred McCullough.

McCullough has relished the opportunity to start.

"I'm very excited about it," McCullough said of his first start. "I'm
ready every week in case someone goes down as D.J. did. It's
unfortunate, but I'm going to do my best."

Also of note, linebacker linebackers Courtney Upshaw and Chris Jordan
also practiced. Upshaw, who started against South Carolina and made two
tackles, had his right ankle taped. Jordan, who has played in five games
before sitting out against the Gamecocks, is recovering from a
hamstring injury.

Tide linebacker Nico Johnson said Jordan is "coming along strong" and "should be OK." He also said Upshaw is "getting there."